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After 40 years serving the Methodist Episcopal Church, Rev. William J. Thompson finds his life as an itinerant preacher in the Ohio Conference very difficult. He was readmitted to the traveling connection 11 years ago and became aware immediately that he was not liked by the other preachers who "whispered" and "made insinuations" about him. In addition to preachers, several of his presiding elders have not liked him. Thompson is a strict adherent to the principles of Methodism and has long-held expectations about class membership, manner of dress, etc. Many of his popular colleagues are well liked due to their laxity and lack of expectations. [Note: Thompson chose to locate at the 1831 Ohio Annual Conference]. Abstract Number - 95
Abstract Number
95
Publication Date
8-4-1830
Keywords
General Ministry; Itinerant Preacher; Appointment Dissatisfaction; Superannuated Preacher; Location; Class Meetings; Fashions
Recommended Citation
Thompson, William J., "Letter from William J. Thompson to James B. Finley" (1830). Finley Letters. 94.
https://digitalcommons.owu.edu/finley-letters/94